UFO Newsclipping Service - 1981 01 - no 138

Magazine Overview

This issue of the U.F.O. NEWSCLIPPING SERVICE, dated January 1981 and identified as Number 138, compiles a collection of UFO sightings and related reports from various publications. The cover story, "UFO 'followed' two women home," from the Times-Herald-Record on October 29, 1980, details an encounter in Middletown, NY, where two women claim a triangular object with lights followed them.

Key Articles and Reports

UFO 'followed' two women home (Times-Herald-Record, Oct. 29, 1980): Andrea Stolfe and Margaret Klein reported seeing a triangular black object with four lights and a large beam that followed their car. They described it as brighter than white and emitting a loud hum before disappearing.

UFO Woman Watches Darting Light (Southwest Virginia Enterprise, Nov. 18, 1980): A young woman in Wytheville, VA, reported being awakened by her cat and seeing a large, bright light hovering over the town. She observed it darting around at high speed before it disappeared.

UFO's Reported to State Police (Signal, Nov. 13, 1980): State Police in Livingston, KY, received a report of UFO sightings. Mrs. Ann Senters described seeing four cylindrical-shaped objects with lights traveling in a zig-zag pattern.

UFO sighted in New Lenox (Star, Nov. 27, 1980): Two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects were reported in New Lenox, IL. One object was described as a green circular light flashing on and off, topped by a smaller light.

Driver says she saw UFO shaped like 3 full moons (Herald, Nov. 26, 1980): A woman reported seeing a UFO shaped like three full moons on I-84 near New Britain, CT. The object was growing in the sky and she briefly tried to follow it before it vanished.

UFO Reports Increase (Valley News, Nov. 5, 1980): This report from Elizabethtown, NY, discusses an increase in UFO sightings, including follow-up on a sighting by Donald Wood. It mentions two other observers, Sylvia Lang and Dorothy Harvey, who reported similar phenomena and noted unexplained rumblings and shaking of houses in the Port Henry vicinity.

Watch two UFOs over Lake Tomahawk (Lakeland Times, Dec. 4, 1980): Several persons reported seeing two unidentified flying objects over Lake Tomahawk, WI. Witnesses described them as cone-shaped with flickering red, green, and white lights, circling each other.

North Missourians report strange lights in night sky (Constitution-Tribune, Nov. 19, 1980): Dozens of eyewitnesses reported seeing strange lights and objects, described as cigar shapes, kite-like forms, and single small forms, flying over northern Missouri. Reports mentioned objects with lights on corners and a red light hanging down.

UFO Investigator Visits Yreka Area (Siskiyou Daily News, Nov. 24, 1980): UFO investigator Paul C. Cerny visited the Yreka, CA area to investigate reports of UFO sightings. He discussed reports of strange lights seen on election night and mentioned his work with MUFON and the Center for UFO Studies.

Nampans report UFO to police (News-Tribune, Dec. 9, 1980): Five Nampa, ID residents reported seeing a glowing saucer-shaped object with flashing red lights hovering near their homes.

Evening Chat (News-Examiner, Dec. 24, 1980): This compilation includes reports of unidentified flying objects in Shelby County, IN, with a woman reporting being followed by a glowing disc.

Enquirer hot on X's UFO trail (Times, Kansas City, MO, Dec. 20, 1980): Arthur S. Brisbane writes about the National Enquirer's investigation into a sighting by a mysterious 'X' who reported a cigar-shaped UFO near Sedalia, MO. The report connects this to widespread UFO sightings in Missouri on November 18th.

Sam Thompson Saw 'Em-Saucer People (The Daily Chronicle, Dec. ?, 1980): This article recounts the 1950 experience of Samuel Eaton Thompson, who claimed to have seen a flying saucer and interacted with its occupants, described as 'Spacepeople' from Venus.

UFO Group Faces Earthly Woes (Star, Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 1981): This report discusses Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUS) and their legal battle to obtain UFO documents from the CIA and NSA under the Freedom of Information Act.

More Strange Lights Seen (Watauga Democrat, Dec. 1, 1980): An ASU faculty member and his wife reported seeing strange lights, described as yellow, rocking, and zigzagging, on multiple occasions. The wife also reported seeing a cylinder-shaped object with blinking lights.

Objects In Sky Upset Burke Residents (Daily Record, Dec. 18, 1980): Residents in Burke County, NC, reported seeing a bright orange UFO hovering at tree-top level, flanked by smaller objects. A vanishing full moon incident is also mentioned.

UFO Sightings Up In 1980 - Report (Daily Record, Jan. 10, 1981): A report from MUFON indicates an increase in UFO sightings in North Carolina during 1980, with incidents including possible abductions, landings, and encounters causing animal reactions.

Two Men Sight Possible UFO (Standard Press, Dec. 11, 1980): Rodney Wycoff and Terry Enney reported seeing two large balls of white light circling at high speed near St. Croix Falls, WI. A third object, circular like a saucer, later appeared.

Hull girl has 'close encounter' (Daily Journal, Dec. 13, 1980): A 15-year-old girl in Hull, WI, reported a circular or disc-shaped object hovering over her residence, making a high-pitched sound and emitting red, yellow, and white lights.

'Close Encounter' Brings Fame To Andersonian (Independent, Nov. 24, 1980): Jerry McAlister of Anderson, SC, became a local celebrity after reporting a flying saucer over his backyard. His story gained national attention.

'Never Seen Anything Like It' Strange Craft Sighted in Culpeper (Daily Progress, Jan. 17, 1981): Residents in Raccoon Ford, VA, reported seeing a craft with large, red glowing lights that appeared to touch down in a field.

Space invaders (Weekly Argus, Sept. 25, 1980): This report from England details sightings of UFOs, including one resting on a mountain and glowing white.

More UFOs spotted (Evening News, Nov. 15, 1980): Reports of strange flying objects, described as circular silver objects hovering and then shooting off, were noted in the Vale of Evesham, England.

UFO 'lands' on Parys Mountain (Bournemouth Times, Oct. 17, 1980): Two schoolboys in Amlwch, Wales, reported seeing a brightly lit saucer-shaped object that appeared to enter a larger object.

Did Kirton brothers see UFO? (North Wales Chronicle, Oct. 16, 1980): John and Mark Eccles reported seeing a bright orange light in the sky near Kirton, England, which appeared to swivel and move slowly.

Mystery lights (Evening Post, Nov. 28, 1980): Reports of strange lights, described as spinning top objects and bright flashing lights, were sighted over Gedling, England.

Bleep alerts (Bournemouth Times, Nov. 14, 1980): Paul Smith reported seeing a bright starlike object hovering in the sky above Westbourne, England, which then streaked off sideways at incredible speed.

Dog vanishes after UFO sighting (North Wales Chronicle, Oct. 16, 1980): A man reported seeing a cylinder-shaped craft land, from which three tall figures descended. His dog disappeared after approaching the craft.

Another UFO sighting? (South Wales Argus, Oct. 30, 1980): A triangular mass of white light was reported over Aberbargoed, Wales.

STRANGE LIGHTS IN THE NIGHT (Advertiser, Oct. 24, 1980): Reports of UFOs in Crawley, England, included a large triangular-shaped object and mysterious lights.

Signs of UFO found on Seaspray farm? (Gippsland Times, Nov. 17, 1980): Burnt rings, similar to those found at Kilmany, were discovered on a farm in Seaspray, Australia, near a water trough.

BOOKS Strange forces of the Strait (Sunday Press, Dec. 21, 1980): This book review discusses mysterious disappearances in Bass Strait, Australia, including a pilot who reported being shadowed by a UFO.

UFO SEEN BY SCHOOLBOYS (Chronicle, Nov. 20, 1980): Two schoolboys in Winsford, England, reported seeing a bright, round object that flashed and moved silently.

A very unsettling fantasy (Sun, Dec. 7, 1980): Tom Wilson and Kevin McKay reported seeing a UFO over Wabamun, Canada, described as a beautiful, rainbow-colored object with no sound.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different geographical locations and the consistent descriptions of objects with unusual shapes, lights, and behaviors. Witness testimony is heavily emphasized, with many individuals expressing certainty about their experiences. The publication appears to present these reports without overt skepticism, allowing the accounts to speak for themselves. There's an underlying implication that these phenomena are real and warrant investigation, as evidenced by the inclusion of reports on UFO investigators and groups seeking government information. The editorial stance seems to be one of documenting and disseminating these accounts to a readership interested in the UFO phenomenon.

This document is a scanned page from the LANCASHIRE EVENING POST, dated November 25, 1980. The main headline proclaims "Mario's close encounter," detailing the alleged experience of mill worker Mario Luisi.

Mario's Close Encounter

The article reports that 36-year-old Mario Luisi claims to have had a "spine-chilling" close encounter with two beings from another planet. Luisi, from Hall Park, Burneside, Kendal, states he met and talked with these beings. He has provided detailed descriptions of the aliens and their spacecraft to the "Post." Additionally, he showed the newspaper his torch, which he claims was melted by a type of ray gun used by the aliens. Luisi refused to reveal details about markings on the craft or their clothing, stating he was warned against it.

Luisi described the experience, which left him "riveted to the spot with fear," acknowledging he might be seen as a laughing stock but asserting his certainty about what he saw.

He recounts that the encounter occurred one evening as he walked his dog near the Croppers' papermill. He initially saw a light that he thought was a cow, but upon investigation, it flashed back and melted his torch. He then observed a craft, approximately 16ft long and 8ft deep, dark-coloured with a blunt nose and glass windows, hovering just off the ground. Two beings, a man and a woman, stood beside it. Luisi described them as "the most beautiful people I have ever seen," with light-coloured hair in a helmet style reaching past their shoulders, wearing skin-tight suits and cloaks. They were about 5ft 6in tall, with "features out of this world" and very pale skins.

The woman did most of the talking in English, assuring Luisi they would not harm him but that he must not reveal certain information, such as letters on the craft. Luisi felt unable to run but eventually, the beings re-entered the ship via fold-down stairs, and it shot straight up into the sky in a red glow.

After the encounter, Luisi ran home and reported the incident to his wife, Judith, and a neighbour. He mentioned that another woman in the village claimed to have seen something similar in the same field but did not want her name mentioned.

Judith Luisi confirmed that her husband "never gets scared but he was that night."

A spokesman for Kendal police stated that Mr. Luisi had reported the incident, and an officer was sent out but found nothing. The police also noted that there had been one or two reported sightings in the Crook area about two years prior, but nothing recently.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The article presents Luisi's account without overt skepticism, focusing on his detailed description and the physical evidence of the melted torch. The inclusion of the police statement and the mention of another witness lend a degree of corroboration, though the police's finding of nothing is also noted. The overall tone suggests an open reporting of an unusual event.

This issue appears to focus on UFO and unexplained phenomena, as indicated by the cover story and the surrounding articles on similar topics.